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SL52 FET

2002 BMW X5

Black Lpg 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,075 mi
Last recorded139,075 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 FET
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 139,075 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 139,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 12 Aug 2013 135,594 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 135,594 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 126,893 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 109,643 miles

brake discs rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2011 108,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 13 Feb 2010 100,193 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 80,028 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 69,127 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 69,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 62,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 62,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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SL52 FET is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 98,495 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL52 FET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL52 FET is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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